itreviews.com Updated: 2011-10-03 22:18:20
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With the recent decision by Cisco to axe its previously market-leading Flip pocket camcorders, Kodak has been quick to rush into the breach. The company has upgraded last year's PlaySport Zx3 to the Zx5, adding some new and improved features.While the...
A new and redesigned, userfriendly control system...
The builtin lithium ion battery can't be removed for easy replacement.
Kodak has put some work into its new PlaySport Zx5, adding some welcome extra physical protection, improving underwater video quality, and adding macro and fun filters - as well as enhancing the control layout. The non-removable battery might be a slig...
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As with its predecessor, the Zx5 is a 5Mp stills camera as well as a video camera, but we were disappointed to find no karabiner loop (as there was on the Zx1) available for when we indulge in some proper extreme sports action. This does, however, mean...
It’s hard to see what the Zx5 brings to the party that wasn’t already offered by the Zx3. Both 1920x1080 video capture and image stabilisation were already included, as was the shoot and share option. The Zx5 has a dedicated Share button and DIS (direc...
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T3.com Updated: 2011-10-03 22:18:30
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The pocket camcorder market wobbled this month with shock news that Cisco was . The reasons behind this move are myriad but with HD video shooting now found in most phones, it’s clear that camcorder manufacturers have to try that bit harder to entic...
Waterproof to 3m, Decent 1080p playback, Long battery life, HDMI in the box...
Small 5MP stills shooting, Tiny on-board memory...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2011-10-30 04:04:48
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The Kodak Playsport ZX-5 is a handheld video camera takes still shots too.Video is shot in resolutions up to a high-definition 1080p, and photos are at five megapixels.While these specifications are no better than those of many smartphones, this camera...
An easy-to-use, and rugged, waterproof video camera...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2011-11-04 22:53:07
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Key Features * 1/3.2in CMOS sensor with 5Mpixels * 4x digital zoom * 2in LCD * SDHC memory card slot * Waterproof to 3m, dustproof, survives drop of 1.5mWith the Playsport Zx5, Kodak has built on the excellent Zx3, and added standards-co...
Waterproof to 3m; Withstands drop from 1.5m; Full HD shooting...
No builtin memory; Fixed battery; No backlight compensation setting...
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By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaOnce a company synonymous with all things pertaining to still photography, Kodak has decided to glide through the winds of change by navigating its future on print solutions, affordable digital cameras and handheld video camera...
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With ‘Flips’ now a discontinued line there is a gap in the market for a small – pocket size – camcorder, this one from Kodak is waterproof to ten feet and has a range of special features as well as the ability to take stills as well as video...
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For users with the right needs (affordability, endurance), the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is quite possibly the best camcorder around. Earlier this year, DigitalCameraReview tried out the , a ruggedized digital camera that fell well below expectations. T...
For users with the right needs (affordability, endurance), the Kodak PlaySport Zx5 is quite possibly the best camcorder around.
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For those who want the ability to record full HD video, without lugging around a digicam camcorder, Kodak has created various pocket-sized digital video cameras, like the Playsport Zx5. This is the most rugged of the bunch, offering similar specificati...
Headed to the skate park, track, trails, surf, mountain, or runway, and looking to capture your experience? Kodak releases the appropriately named PlaySport (aka Zx5) for your dilemma. This waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, pocket-sized HD video camer...
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about.com Updated: 2011-10-03 22:18:29
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The Kodak Playsport Zx5 is a high definition pocket camcorder capable of recording 1920 x 1080p in the H.264 format. It is waterproof to a depth of 10 feet, can survive a drop of up to five feet and is sealed against dust and dirt. It retails for $179...
The Playsport Zx5 is a very versatile pocket camcorder – it not only takes sharp video but is designed to go underwater and take the odd fall off a table. Despite its sturdy build, the Playsport is sharply styled and not at all cumbersome to carry with...
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The Kodak Zx5 is a second-generation version of the company’s popular (and waterproof!) PlaySport camcorder. Instead of beefing up performance or features on the new model, Kodak decided to keep things simple and make small improvements—like cleaning...
With Cisco killing off its Flip camcorder line last month, the ultracompact camcorder market was left with some gaping holes to fill. Kodak’s series of pocket-cams may be poised to take over a chunk of the Flip’s former market, and, we must say, the w...
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The $179.95 (direct) Playsport Zx5 Video Camera is Kodak's second-generation waterproof pocket HD camcorder, but the first to include the ever-important autofocus feature. With this Playsport, the company has also fortified the camcorder's housing so i...
Lens offers autofocus capability, Good video quality, Water- and drop-proof, Simple to operate, Storage is expandable, Easy media sharing with social-networking sites...
No integrated storage, requires SD cards, Lacks a built-in USB connector, Battery isn't removable, Small, low-res LCD...
If you want to record video outdoors, at the beach, or anywhere else there's water, the compact Kodak Playsport Zx5 Video Camera is a top pocket camcorder...
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Based on performance, this compact model isn't much different than its predecessor, although Kodak did make a few small improvements to the menu system and design. Kodak also incorporated a simpler video sharing feature that makes uploading content to Y...
A successful, reasonably-priced camcorder that won't mind taking a swim. With Cisco killing off its Flip camcorder line last month, the ultracompact camcorder market was left with some gaping holes to fill. Kodak's series of pocket-cams may be poise...
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